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Dolls (2002)

"Three stories of never-ending love."

7.520021h 54mJA
DramaRomance

Directed by Takeshi Kitano

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

JA

Release

October 12, 2002

Director

Takeshi Kitano

Official Trailer

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Overview

Dolls takes puppeteering as its overriding motif, which relates thematically to the action provided by the live characters. Chief among those tales is the story of Matsumoto and Sawako, a young couple whose relationship is about to be broken apart by the former's parents, who have insisted their son...

Cast

Miho Kanno

Miho Kanno

Sawako

Hidetoshi Nishijima

Hidetoshi Nishijima

Matsumoto

Tatsuya Mihashi

Tatsuya Mihashi

Hiro

Chieko Matsubara

Chieko Matsubara

Ryoko

Kyoko Fukada

Kyoko Fukada

Haruna Yamaguchi

Tsutomu Takeshige

Tsutomu Takeshige

Nukui

Kayoko Kishimoto

Kayoko Kishimoto

Haruna's Aunt

Nao Omori

Nao Omori

Matsumoto's Colleague

Kanji Tsuda

Kanji Tsuda

Young Hiro

Yuko Daike

Yuko Daike

Young Ryoko

Ren Osugi

Ren Osugi

Haruna's Manager

Koji Kiryu

Koji Kiryu

Yakuza

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dolls (2002), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Dolls takes puppeteering as its overriding motif, which relates thematically to the action provided by the live characters. Chief among those tales is the story of Matsumoto and Sawako, a young couple whose relationship is about to be broken apart by the former's parents, who have insisted their son take part in an arranged marriage to his boss' daughter.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dolls. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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